Vaun Brown, Moises Gomez Finish Season Among MiLB Kings

With the close of last night’s Triple-A games, all minor league statistics are official for 2022. The only thing left is to crown a Triple-A champion, which will happen this coming weekend in Las Vegas, where Durham, Nashville, Reno and El Paso will duke it out for the title. 

The Giants’ Vaun Brown won the overall batting title by hitting .346 across three levels and finishing in Double-A. The 24-year-old has been one of the best stories in the minor leagues as he hit his way from obscurity to prominence. Brown’s 1.060 OPS was also the best in the minors. 

The Cardinals’ Moises Gomez, a longtime Rays prospect whom St. Louis plucked in minor league free agency, led the minors with 38 home runs, besting the Cubs’ Alexander Canario by two. 

The Cubs’ Matt Mervis‘ outstanding year is also reflected on these leaderboards. The Duke alum mashed all season, leading MiLB in extra-base hits (78) and RBIs (119), while finishing among the elite in a host of other categories.

On the pitching side, Dodgers breakout prospect Gavin Stone took home the ERA title with a sparkling 1.48 mark, besting the Cubs’ Luis Devers by 0.43. D-backs righthander Brandon Pfaadt blew away the field in the strikeout race, where his 218 punchouts topped Giants lefty Kyle Harrison by 32. 

BATTING LEADERS
Batting Average
Rk	Player	Team	Org	AVG
1	Brown, Vaun	3 Teams	Giants	.346
2	Cintron, Jancarlos	2 Teams	D-backs	.338
3	Bernard, Wynton	ABQ	Rockies	.333
4	Ruiz, Esteury	3 Teams	Padres/Brewers	.332
5	Frelick, Sal	3 Teams	Brewers	.331
6	Burleson, Alec	MEM	Cardinals	.331
7	Hollis, Connor	2 Teams	Padres	.329
8	Manzardo, Kyle	2 Teams	Rays	.327
9	Gentry, Tyler	2 Teams	Royals	.326
10	Diaz, Jordan	2 Teams	A’s	.326
Home Runs
Rk	Player	Team	Org	HR
1	Gómez, Moises	2 Teams	Cardinals	39
2	Canario, Alexander	3 Teams	Cubs	37
3	Goodman, Hunter	3 Teams	Rockies	36
3	Mervis, Matt	3 Teams	Cubs	36
5	Gray, Tristan	DUR	Rays	33
6	6 tied			32
RBI
Rk	Player	Team	Org	RBI
1	Mervis, Matt	3 Teams	Cubs	119
2	Encarnacion-Strand, Christian	3 Teams	Twins/Reds	114
2	Perez Jr., Robert	2 Teams	Mariners	114
4	Fernandez, Yanquiel	FRE	Rockies	109
5	Busch, Michael	2 Teams	Dodgers	108
6	Brennan, Will	2 Teams	Guardians	107
6	Martin, Jason	OKC	Dodgers	107
6	Valdez, Enmanuel	3 Teams	Red Sox/Astros	107
9	4 tied	106
On-Base Percentage
Rk	Player	Team	Org	OBP
1	Ruiz, Esteury	3 Teams	Padres/Brewers	.447
2	Kavadas, Niko	3 Teams	Red Sox	.443
3	Porter, Logan	2 Teams	Royals	.442
4	Gauthier, Austin	2 Teams	Dodgers	.441
5	Julien, Edouard	WCH	Twins	.441
6	Brown, Vaun	3 Teams	Giants	.437
7	Quero, Edgar	IE	Angels	.435
8	Manzardo, Kyle	2 Teams	Rays	.426
9	Ford, Harry	MOD	Mariners	.425
10	Hollis, Connor	2 Teams	Padres	.425
Slugging Percentage
Rk	Player	Team	Org	SLG
1	Carpenter, Kerry	2 Teams	Tigers	.645
2	Gómez, Moises	2 Teams	Cardinals	.624
3	Brown, Vaun	3 Teams	Giants	.623
4	Manzardo, Kyle	2 Teams	Rays	.617
5	Mervis, Matt	3 Teams	Cubs	.605
6	Carroll, Corbin	2 Teams	D-backs	.604
7	Bernard, Wynton	ABQ	Rockies	.590
8	Rodriguez, Endy	3 Teams	Pirates	.590
9	Encarnacion-Strand, Christian	3 Teams	Twins	.587
10	De La Cruz, Elly	2 Teams	Reds	.586
On-Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
Rk	Player	Team	Org	OPS
1	Brown, Vaun	3 Teams	Giants	1.060
2	Manzardo, Kyle	2 Teams	Rays	1.043
3	Carroll, Corbin	2 Teams	D-backs	1.026
4	Carpenter, Kerry	2 Teams	Tigers	1.025
5	Rodriguez, Endy	3 Teams	Pirates	.997
6	Gómez, Moises	2 Teams	Cardinals	.995
7	Kavadas, Niko	3 Teams	Red Sox	.990
8	Mervis, Matt	3 Teams	Cubs	.984
9	Outman, James	2 Teams	Dodgers	.978
10	Bernard, Wynton	ABQ	Rockies	.977
Hits
Rk	Player	Team	Org	H
1	Brennan, Will	2 Teams	Guardians	166
1	Hill, Darius	2 Teams	Cubs	166
3	Fletcher, Dominic	2 Teams	D-backs	163
3	Frelick, Sal	3 Teams	Brewers	163
5	Diaz, Jordan	2 Teams	Athletics	160
5	Hollis, Connor	2 Teams	Padres	160
7	Mervis, Matt	3 Teams	Cubs	158
8	De Los Santos, Deyvison	3 Teams	D-backs	157
8	Ornelas, Jonathan	FRI	Rangers	157
10	Goodman, Hunter	3 Teams	Rockies	154
Doubles
Rk	Player	Team	Org	2B
1	Carreras, Julio	2 Teams	Rockies	42
2	Alu, Jake	2 Teams	Nationals	40
2	Brennan, Will	2 Teams	Guardians	40
2	Dirden, Justin	2 Teams	Astros	40
2	Mervis, Matt	3 Teams	Cubs	40
6	Basabe, Osleivis	2 Teams	Rays	39
6	Lester, Josh	TOL	Tigers	39
6	Mieses, Luis	2 Teams	White Sox	39
6	Rodriguez, Endy	3 Teams	Pirates	39
6	Westburg, Jordan	2 Teams	Orioles	39
Triples
Rk	Player	Team	Org	3B
1	Auer, Mason	2 Teams	Rays	12
1	Avans, Drew	OKC	Dodgers	12
3	Clase, Jonatan	MOD	Mariners	11
4	10 tied			10
Walks
Rk	Player	Team	Org	BB
1	Singleton, Jon	NAS	Brewers	117
2	Abreu, Wilyer	2 Teams	Red Sox	114
3	Farmer, Justin	2 Teams	Padres	106
4	Gauthier, Austin	2 Teams	Dodgers	103
5	Kavadas, Niko	3 Teams	Red Sox	102
6	Julien, Eduard	WCH	Twins	98
7	Greene, Isaiah	LYN	Guardians	97
7	Malloy, Justyn-Henry	3 Teams	Braves	97
7	Wallner, Matt	2 Teams	Twins	97
10	2 tied			96
Extra Base Hits
Rk	Player	Team	Org	XBH
1	Mervis, Matt	3 Teams	Cubs	78
2	Goodman, Hunter	3 Teams	Rockies	71
3	Busch, Michael	2 Teams	Dodgers	70
3	Lester, Josh	TOL	Tigers	70
5	Dirden, Justin	2 Teams	Astros	69
5	Outman, James	2 Teams	Dodgers	69
5	Westburg, Jordan	2 Teams	Orioles	69
8	De La Cruz, Elly	2 Teams	Reds	68
8	Encarnacion-Strand, Christian	3 Teams	Reds	68
8	Rodriguez, Endy	3 Teams	Pirates	68
Total Bases
Rk	Player	Team	Org	TB
1	Mervis, Matt	3 Teams	Cubs	310
2	Goodman, Hunter	3 Teams	Rockies	299
3	Busch, Michael	2 Teams	Dodgers	285
4	Encarnacion-Strand, Christian	3 Teams	Reds	284
5	Outman, James	2 Teams	Dodgers	277
6	De La Cruz, Elly	2 Teams	Reds	276
6	Gómez, Moises	2 Teams	Cardinals	276
8	Valdez, Enmanuel	3 Teams	Red Sox	271
9	Rodriguez, Endy	3 Teams	Pirates	270
9	Westburg, Jordan	2 Teams	Orioles	270
Runs
Rk	Player	Team	Org	R
1	Busch, Michael	2 Teams	Dodgers	118
1	Young, Jacob	FBG	Nationals	118
3	Cowser, Colten	3 Teams	Orioles	114
3	Ruiz, Esteury	3 Teams	Brewers	114
5	Abreu, Wilyer	2 Teams	Red Sox	106
6	Garcia, Maikel	2 Teams	Royals	104
6	Loftin, Nick	2 Teams	Royals	104
6	McCray, Grant	2 Teams	Giants	104
9	3 tied			101
Stolen Bases
Rk	Player	Team	Org	SB
1	Ruiz, Esteury	3 Teams	Brewers	85
2	Valdez, Luis	2 Teams	Orioles	71
3	De Los Santos, Omar	SLU	Mets	70
3	Hamilton, David	POR	Red Sox	70
3	Nuñez, Nasim	2 Teams	Marlins	70
6	Antico, Mike	2 Teams	Cardinals	67
6	Patino, Wildred	2 Teams	D-backs	67
8	Rojas, Johan	2 Teams	Phillies	62
9	Ferguson, Max	3 Teams	Red Sox	61
10	Tolbert, Tyler	QC	Royals	60
Caught Stealing
Rk	Player	Team	Org	CS
1	Leon, Pedro	SUG	Astros	18
1	Osuna, Alejandro	2 Teams	Rangers	18
3	Acosta, Maximo	DE	Rangers	17
4	Nuñez, Nasim	2 Teams	Marlins	16
4	Ramirez, Alex	2 Teams	Mets	16
6	De Los Santos, Omar	SLU	Mets	15
6	Valdez, Luis	2 Teams	Orioles	15
8	Diaz, Eeddy	SPO	Rockies	14
8	Ruiz, Esteury	3 Teams	Brewers	14
10	5 tied			13

PITCHING LEADERS
ERA
Rk	Player	Team	Org.	ERA
1	Stone, Gavin	3 Teams	Dodgers	1.48
2	Devers, Luis	2 Teams	Cubs	1.91
3	Williams, Gavin	2 Teams	Guardians	1.96
4	Montgomery, Mason	2 Teams	Rays	2.10
5	Dion, Will	2 Teams	Guardians	2.11
6	Bibee, Tanner	2 Teams	Guardians	2.17
7	Dollard, Taylor	ARK	Mariners	2.25
8	Bradley, Taj	2 Teams	Rays	2.57
9	Roupp, Landen	3 Teams	Giants	2.60
10	Kirby, Chance	ERI	Tigers	2.62
ERA
Rk	Player	Team	Org.	W
1	Dollard, Taylor	ARK	Mariners	16
2	Molina, Anthony	2 Teams	Rays	14
3	Boyle, Sean	2 Teams	Yankees	13
3	Devers, Luis	2 Teams	Cubs	13
5	Boushley, Caleb	NAS	Brewers	12
5	Cushing, Jack	2 Teams	Athletics	12
5	Dodd, Dylan	3 Teams	Braves	12
5	Galue, Over	CSC	Rays	12
5	Gordon, Tanner	2 Teams	Braves	12
5	Parsons, Thomas	MEM	Cardinals	12
Strikeouts
Rk	Player	Team	Org.	SO
1	Pfaadt, Brandon	2 Teams	D-backs	218
2	Harrison, Kyle	2 Teams	Giants	186
3	Allen, Logan	2 Teams	Guardians	177
4	Salinas, Royber	2 Teams	Braves	175
5	Gasser, Robert	3 Teams	Brewers	172
6	Montgomery, Mason	2 Teams	Rays	171
7	Nastrini, Nick	2 Teams	Dodgers	169
7	Teng, Kai-Wei	RIC	Giants	169
9	Olson, Reese	ERI	Tigers	168
9	Stone, Gavin	3 Teams	Dodgers	168
Games Started
Rk	Player	Team	Org.	GS
1	Pfaadt, Brandon	2 Teams	D-backs	29
2	10 tied	28
Complete Games
Rk	Player	Team	Org.	CG
1	Valdez, Cesar	SL	Angels	3
2	Eshelman, Thomas	2 Teams	Padres	2
2	Harvey, Matt	3 Teams	Orioles	2
2	Lawrence, Casey	BUF	Blue Jays	2
2	Santos, Victor	2 Teams	Red Sox	2
6	55 tied			1
Games
Rk	Player	Team	Org.	G
1	Lee, Zach	ABQ	Rockies	64
2	Perez, Andrew	CLT	White Sox	59
3	Diaz, Miguel	TOL	Tigers	58
3	Fernández, Julian	ABQ	Rockies	58
5	Baldonado, Alberto	ROC	Nationals	56
5	Marciano, Joey	SAC	Giants	56
5	McAllister, Zach	MEM	Cardinals	56
8	4 tied	55
Saves
Rk	Player	Team	Org.	SV
1	Robinson, Cam	3 Teams	Brewers	25
2	Cruz, Fernando	LOU	Reds	23
3	Torres, Eric	RCT	Angels	22
4	Coleman, Carson	2 Teams	Yankees	19
5	Marconi, Brian	2 Teams	Phillies	18
5	Weissert, Greg	SWB	Yankees	18
7	Meeker, James	2 Teams	Brewers	17
8	6 tied	16
Innings Pitched
Rk	Player	Team	Org.	IP
1	Pfaadt, Brandon	2 Teams	D-backs	167
2	Boyle, Sean	2 Teams	Yankees	155.1
3	McCaughan, Darren	TAC	Mariners	154.1
4	Battenfield, Peyton	COL	Guardians	153.2
5	Murphy, Chris	2 Teams	Red Sox	152
6	Cox, Austin	OMA	Royals	147.1
7	Knarr, Brandon	2 Teams	Brewers	146.1
7	Valdez, Cesar	Salt Lake	Angels	146.1
9	Santos, Victor	2 Teams	Phillies	145
10	Leahy, Kyle	2 Teams	Cardinals	144.2
Opponent’s Batting Average
Rk	Player	Team	Org.	AVG
1	Williams, Gavin	2 Teams	Guardians	.173
2	Batista, Edinson	2 Teams	Rockies	.178
3	Nastrini, Nick	2 Teams	Dodgers	.180
4	Roupp, Landen	3 Teams	Giants	.183
5	Salinas, Royber	2 Teams	Braves	.187
6	Kelly, Antoine	2 Teams	Brewers	.189
7	Tamarez, Misael	2 Teams	Astros	.191
8	Carela, Juan	2 Teams	Yankees	.192
9	Hernandez, Joseph	MOD	Mariners	.193
10	Leftwich, Jack	2 Teams	Guardians	.194
WHIP
Rk	Player	Team	Org.	WHIP
1	Lawrence, Casey	BUF	Blue Jays	0.89
2	Leftwich, Jack	2 Teams	Guardians	0.91
3	Kirby, Chance	ERI	Tigers	0.94
4	Graceffo, Gordon	2 Teams	Cardinals	0.94
5	Williams, Gavin	2 Teams	Guardians	0.95
6	Dollard, Taylor	ARK	Mariners	0.95
7	Devers, Luis	2 Teams	Cubs	0.95
8	Bibee, Tanner	2 Teams	Guardians	0.96
9	Fitts, Richard	2 Teams	Yankees	0.98
10	Englert, Mason	2 Teams	Rangers	0.99
Winning Percentage
Rk	Player	Team	Org.	WPCT
1	Dollard, Taylor	ARK	Mariners	.889
2	Boushley, Caleb	NAS	Brewers	.857
3	Devers, Luis	2 Teams	Cubs	.813
4	Bibee, Tanner	2 Teams	Guardians	.800
4	Leftwich, Jack	2 Teams	Guardians	.800
6	Hamel, Dom	2 Teams	Mets	.769
6	Niekro, JJ	2 Teams	Braves	.769
6	Roupp, Landen	3 Teams	Giants	.769
9	4 tied			.750